Session Overview: FIT Supervisor

Large Group: Michael or Alyx

(20 minutes)

• Welcome: Last Saturday, on September 13th, the Banyan cohort explored Point 1 of the Mind Training practice. John and Nicole guided you through the Four Contemplations (Reflections),

  This evening, we’ll be continuing that journey by reviewing the third contemplation on Karma: Cause & Effect. To support your learning, we’ll begin with a brief reminder to refresh your memory before moving into practice and discussion together. (5 min)

• Reminder of Teaching: The Third Contemplation of Cause & Effect (10 min - Slides below)

• Cohering - Play “Faith’s Hymn” by Beautiful Chorus. Instruct students to take “Cross Hearted Adi Mudra” (arm crossed at the heart, and baby mudra with thumb tucking into fist): (5 min). Remind students exit large group room in Noble Silence. Remind them they will not be returning to large group this evening.

Practice Circles: FIT + Banyan (70 minutes)

• Students arrive in Noble Silence

• Meditation (A): The Third Contemplation of Cause & Effect (25 min)

• Discussion (B): The Third Contemplation of Cause & Effect in Your Life (25 min)

• Reflections + Closing: Meditation based on group insights. (C): Take notes and reflect learnings back to the group. Submit notes & attendance to your supervisor. (20 min)